Tag: itchy scalp

  • Doing the dirty

    I have been cheating on Tri Nature

    There, I said it.  I have been cheating on Tri Nature.  Shocking, I know!  Actually, it’s not the first time.  There was a time once, only once, before, a few years ago.  Do you want to know something even more shocking?  It was totally worth it, both times!

    Back in November, we headed away for a weekend of camping with 5 kids (2 of ours, 2 of his and a ring-in).  I usually have all the bathroom essentials in the caravan but I had forgotten that we used up all the shampoo and conditioner the trip before and I hadn’t replaced them.

    So off we go to a place with a swimming pool and 2 teenage girls with long hair and we don’t have any shampoo and conditioner.  Oh my!  I had no choice but to get something from the supermarket.  What a dilemma.  I haven’t been near that section of the supermarket in years.  What should I get?

    I spent about half an hour reading the ingredients on everything, trying to find something that wouldn’t kill the fish and something that wasn’t very expensive.  Teenage girls are not great at portion control when it comes to hair products, plus I knew we wouldn’t be using that product after the weekend.

    I ended up with something that ticked all the boxes and was coconut smell.  Bonus!  We all ended up using this product over the weekend.  We had been using Tri Nature only for such a long time, it was exciting to have a new smell and we all love coconut flavour everything!  We were immediately seduced.  It was wonderful.  It smelled so good and it worked just fine.  We got home from our weekend and I hunted down some larger bottles for our shower.

    Fast forward a couple of months and every time I wash my hair, I have an itchy scalp.  My hair is dry and doesn’t feel that great anymore.  I am suddenly reminded of some of the reasons why I switched to Tri Nature in the first place.  And I am reminded that I have learned this lesson once before.

    A few years ago I bought an eco friendly, natural shampoo and conditioner from a woman at a market.  Great sales person and she had coconut (my kryptonite) and a lemon myrtle flavour.  Got them home and tried them out.  The conditioner was like water and didn’t do anything and I needed more than twice as much shampoo as normal to properly wash my hair.  Very disppointing and again, a great reminder for me of the benefits of Tri Nature.

    I have been using Tri Nature so long that I have become complacent.  I am used to the quality of the products, how gentle they are on my body and how economical they are.  I forget how good I have it.  So while I am embarrassed to admit I was lured away ( by the promise of coconut), I don’t regret it, either time.  It has been a great litmus test of what else is out there in the market and a timely reminder of just how good I have it!

    Have you been lured away from a favourite product of yours, only to be disappointed?  Comment below.

  • ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, DERMATITIS? Here’s how Tri Nature can help.

    Here’s how Tri Nature can help minimise or eliminate Eczema, Psoriasis and Dermatitis.

    The quick and dirty on which Tri Nature products I have found that work for specific skin irritations.

    Psoriasis on the head, back of neck and behind ears

    Tri Nature Daily Care Shampoo and Daily Care Conditioner for those who like to wash and condition.  These have helped either significantly improve or completely clear up scalp psoriasis for many of my customers.  This S&C contain Chamomile and Marshmallow which can be very nourishing for the scalp and soothing for irritations.  They do not contain soap, SLS or anything else that may cause irritation. The Daily Care S&C are suitable for all hair types of all ages.

    For anyone who is a wash and condition in one sort of person, the Tri Nature 2in1 Shampoo Conditioner is perfect.  It contains Rosemary which is extremely beneficial for the scalp.  The 2in1 also does not contain soap, SLS or anything else that may cause irritation and is  suitable for all hair types of all ages.

    Eczema/dermatitis on hands:

    • Tri Nature’s Handwash is full of coconut oil and is very moisturising. It doesn’t contain soap, SLS or any other chemical nasties so will not dry your hands. Use it all the time if possible (take some to work) and put it on neat at start of day to act as a barrier against dirt/oil/etc.
    • Tri Nature’s Sanitising Hand Gel is full of vitamin E so won’t strip your hands. This product is very popular with nurses and childcare workers and if you have to use an Antibac gel, this is the one to use;
    • Chamomile Dishwashing Liquid won’t take the natural oils out of your skin but it’s still tough on grease and dirt. It contains chamomile (which is very soothing and healing) and marshmallow extracts (works to actively bind broken skin).
    • Soothing Lotion should be used as a daily (or more often) moisturiser. Containing Chamomile and Lavender to soothe and heal the skin, I have used this successfully on eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, nappy rash, heat rash and even to take the itch out of mozzie bites. This cream is light, so it still lets the skin breathe. And a little goes a long way.

    Babies/Toddlers/Children

    Babies, Toddlers and Children with dry skin or eczema/psoriasis/dermatitis may benefit from:

    • Baby Bath and Soothing Lotion as chamomile and lavender (in both products) are very soothing and healing on the skin.
    • An alternative to the Soothing Lotion is the Baby Massage Oil which also contains chamomile and lavender as well as coconut oil, jojoba oil and other natural oils.

    If the child showers instead of bathing, use the Baby Bath as a body wash.

    If there is a lavender allergy, use Chamomile Dishwashing Liquid instead of the Baby Bath. This is what many customers successfully used for years before baby range was released.  Follow with Body Moisturiser.

    Rashy skin in elbow joints and behind knees or on stomach

    Use the kids body washes.  If they bath, put some in when water is running to make bubbles.  If they shower, a half to one pump on a soft body loofah is more than enough to wash whole body.  The body washes will last a really long time as long as parents are responsible for dispensing them. Follow with Soothing Lotion to help clear up and prevent symptoms, or Body Moisturiser if there is a lavender allergy.

    Teens with rash on the face or neck

    It could be caused by shampoo, conditioner or skin products. For anyone prepared to commit to a skin routine, the Tri Nature Kyphi Skin Care range is excellent. Contact me for more information.

    For those who will not stick to a skin routine, try Gentle Face Wash as a face cleanser and Recovery Gel to follow for soothing skin.  The aloe and green tea extracts in this make it ideal for skin irritations, sunburn, burns, etc.  I have also used soothing lotion on my face and my kids faces but keep away from eye area, just to be on the safe side. Replenishing balm for eye area works well (e.g. eyelids).

    Eczema all over the body

    I highly recommend Tri Nature Laundry Products and body washes.  It is important with the laundry products, to finish or throw out whatever you are currently using, descale your machine thoroughly and then only use tri nature. The fillers and extenders from other products build up inside your machine over time. Tri Nature products loosen them and flakes may come out during the wash with Tri Nature. Descaling the machine will clean out any existing build up and ensure this does not happen.  Using only Tri Nature will ensure no further build up in your machine in the future.

    Tri Nature laundry powder has no fillers or extenders, it is a 100% concentrate and it dissolves completely in water and rinses away.  There is nothing in it to irritate the skin, so there are no phosphates, nitrates, zeolites, chlorine, bleaches, petrochemicals, etc. It is the reason I use the products and has made a major difference in my life as well as that of hundreds of customers.  Plus, it’s cheaper than most other brands!

    There are several options for body washes.  For people who like smells, there are luxurious shower balms in assorted scents (remembering that all smells are made from plants and essential oils, not synthetic perfumes).  For those who prefer a more subtle fragrance, you can use the Tri Nature Handwash on your body.

    It is loaded with coconut oil so is moisturising for the skin and totally suitable as an overall body wash. For extra sensitive skins and people who prefer no smell, Gentle Face Wash. It is also suitable as a body wash and scent free.

    If you have questions about what would be best for you, please feel free to get in touch via email or phone and I would be very happy to discuss your options and see if I can help.

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